Q. Which decimal is equivalent to 72?Choices:(A) 0.285714(B) 0.285714(C) 0.27(D) 0.27
Calculate Decimal Equivalent: Step 1: Calculate the decimal equivalent of the fraction72 by long division.Divide 2 by 7. The decimal repeats every six digits as 285714.
Compare with Choices: Step 2: Compare the calculated decimal with the given choices.The calculated decimal is 0.285714285714…, which repeats the sequence 285714.
Identify Correct Choice: Step 3: Identify the correct choice that matches the repeating decimal. Choice (A) is 0.285714, which matches the calculated decimal exactly. Choice (B) is 0.285714, which also correctly represents the repeating decimal. Choices (C) and (D) do not match the repeating decimal pattern.
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